Albert’s Mexican Food

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This was my first time at Albert's Mexican Food and I had nothing but good things to say. There were so many drive through places to choose from, but I'm so glad we ultimately settled on Albert's. DO NOT get this place mixed up with similar ones close by. As soon as we pulled up to the speaker, he greeted us kindly and took our order. - Carne Asada Nachos + Fries (5/5): Very delicious and filling! All for only $15. It comes with guac, sour cream, a bunch of cheese, etc. Very very yummy and I would get it again in the future. I loved both the green and red sauces so you won't regret either of them. - Watermelon Agua (5/5): I loved this drink so much! It was so refreshing and the watermelon chunks in the drink were perfection! Not soggy at all and still very crisp, meaning that the agua is made fresh. A must get! Mr. Negron was so helpful and friendly, I'll definitely come back soon and recommend Albert's to my friends and family. The prices are worth it for the amount of food you get and the quality. Even after the short drive home, our nachos and fries were still crispy and hot. Albert's is open late so you can get your munchies after a night out. 10/10!! read more

Albert’s Mexican Food - Carne Asada Nachos/Fries + Watermelon Agua Fresca - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Lanny N.

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again still gassssssss asfffff the best carne asada fries in the 626 area. service is wonderful :) go to spot for drive thru as well. when it was the holidays we would try to go but they were closed for awhile and ngl was pissed they didn't open sooner lmfao we wouldn't want to buy asada fries anywhere else. get the chili toreado fries no beans w/ grilled onion and shrimp :P read more

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It is a solid place. Asada fries I would give 3/5. It was an okay order. Service was quick. The menu is huge! Feels like a decent place for quick take out. The menu and food is pretty straight forward. We ordered through drive thru. I wish there was more cheese to my asada fries, I will give it kudos for not having tendon asada pieces. read more

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Maria O.

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This place needs to really make their foods in a consistent basis. I ordered the Chile Verde plate but this 2nd time around it was sooo spicy it hurts my mouth. The 1st time I ordered it was ok. Not thr best but this time around it was so freaking spicy that I had to down my horchata drink. It's ridiculous on how spicy this time. The 1st order was not spicy at all the 2nd time it's extremely spicy. Seriously I get that it's Chile Verde but make your *meal* a consistent one. Not have one order not spicy n the next super spicy. I WILL NEVER COME BACK TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT AGAIN EVER. THIS ORDER OF CHILE VERDE IS SO DAMN SPICY THAT ITS NOT ENJOYABLE. read more

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Anny O.

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Carne asada fries 3/5 - this was okay but I remember it being a lot better in high school. Meat was dry. Not a lot of guacamole. But there were a lot of fries. Good to share with 3+ people. Carne asada and fish tacos 2/5 - both were not good. Fish was fry. Carne asada was dry. I don't recommend the tacos. The fish was also very small with lots of batter around. read more

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Ky P.

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we love it here 100/10 Carne asada fries & chilaquiles always fresh and service is fast. Been coming here for years read more

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Albert L.

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Asada/ fries in california burrito were dry with no flavor and looking back I was charged 15.95 (after tax) which is more than if I were to order super fries which was 14.55 (after tax) at a different location which makes no sense since the burrito is smaller than an order of super fries. Not a good deal for what I got. Very sad because this was my favorite location back in high school when it was still near mtn view. read more

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Kenny P.

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Their carne asada burrito was pretty good. Meat tastes good and like how I like it. Love their salsa and horchata too.

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Alexandra D.

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Amazing service. I came by at lunch to get some of the super fries, but when I went to check them I had received nachos instead. By then I was already a drive away, but I gave them a call and they were very kind and they gave me my correct order. The gentlemen was very kind and the food was so fresh and delicious. Nothing was soggy or over salted and the salsas were delicious. Thank you!!! read more

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Emi G.

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The drive through is so fast and convenient. The lady who was working was super nice. Carne asada burrito with guacamole and pico de gallo was good! read more

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Lizbeth B.

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This used to be my favorite place for asada fries, until the owner started getting stingy w the extra sauce although I would offer to pay for it.. stupid stupid stupid.. also, this guy offers a soda on the house in exchange for a good review. read more

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Moe S.

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Just finished eating some great Carne Asada Fries and their the best in the city. Mr. Negron even gave me a watermelon fresca to try as well, so good. How do you make fresh food and drinks 30 mins from closing. I can see why the reviews are amazing! I will definitely be back and I'm from LA! read more

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Savorn H.

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My absolute favorite go to place for asada fries, among other things. If I want a quick bite, the california burrito is the best way to go. Also, It's hard to find any spots that offer grilled chiles and onions, I always have to include it in my order. I enjoy this place so much that sometimes I have to order it on doordash before it closes on my way home from work. The other day I tried their melon (cantaloupe) aqua fresca and I hope it's here to stay! Their watermelon one is good too but the cantaloupe takes the cake. I've been enjoying Albert's for quite some time now and it's definitely my all time favorite around the area. read more

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Jackie R.

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Fast friendly service that has a drive through service. Perfect for when you want a decent breakfast burrito on the go.

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Kimberly J.

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I love their chiles Toreados Fríes with Asada Always hits the spot ! good for 1 HUNGRY person or two Mid Hungry people ‍‍ read more

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Barack D.

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This is the only good place to eat asada fries in el monte... or anywhere in the sgv. Don't get it mixed up with alfredo's or alberto's. especially not the alberto's on peck. the food quality is sooooooo good here. steak is juicy, enough guac. perfect cheese that's melts onto the fries because it's cook perfectly. crispy fries that's not cold two seconds after you buy it. food will be steaming hot even after you get home. AGAIN, DO NOT GET THIS PLACE MIXED UP WITH THE SIMILAR NAMES!! read more

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Megan N.

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Disclaimer: I've only ever ordered food from them so I don't know anything about their physical location. I'm from San Diego and I'm sorry but I think it's hard to find comparable Mexican food in LA haha. LA has a lot of nice authentic Mexican food but I also want a good burrito or carne asada fries without being hit with a bunch of rice and beans or nacho cheese inside/on them. I also can't find good taquitos to-go, they're only good at the sit down restaurants. Anyways, their California burrito, taquitos and their super fries are exactly what I was looking for in LA. I've tried so many other places and it just didn't hit the same as SD. The California burrito has the perfect ratio of meat, potatoes and pico. The super fries are soooo good. They put a lot of guacamole in it and they aren't heavy handed on their sour cream which is so nice! They do have beans in them but I ask for it without. It's a big meal so either share it or save it for leftovers. Their taquitos are also covered in a nice helping of guac and cheese. They don't skimp you in ingredients! Pricing is fair too. My only criticism is that I wish their hot sauce tasted better. It's not bad but it's kind of average? It needs more heat or something. Oh also I would love if they could include limes automatically in their orders. read more

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Valeria R.

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Finally tried this place! We got 2 sausage, bacon and ham breakfast burritos - one without potatoes. They gave us grilled jalapeños and yellow peppers, along with their green and red salsas. Usually when the burritos are good, the salsas suck - NOT HERE. The salsas were equally as good, which made the breakfast burrito that more enjoyable. Will most likely come back to see what else I like from their menu. A great fast food place in El Monte! read more

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Raymond W.

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My kids love their food; really nice owner. We ordered a carne asada burrito and it was 10/10.

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Craig B.

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I was in the area and was craving some carne asada. I had the carne asada nachos. The meat was good but less than what I had expected based off some of the reviews. I might go back if I'm in the area again but I will definitely try something else like carnitas. The service was great! read more

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Ethan P.

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came here after a long night of work and did not regret coming here. The manager was friendly with us and Jeffery, the cook, did us right with some amazing hot and fresh food. Was glad that they putting in the work and staying open late and still succeed to provide good food Agua frescas are amazing too. read more

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Mark G.

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Very good and tasty. Always hits the spot and the service was quick too. Owner very friendly and made sure we had everything. read more

Albert’s Mexican Food - The chilie guerros very well seasoned !! And the carne asada fries are as great as I remember them for late night munchies. - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Laura G.

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Food is always good the customer service is great the place is always clean .. it might take a while to wait for your order but is worth it read more

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Mario T.

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Great variety of Mexican food with moderate prices. I've order over a dozen times from this place with multiple dishes but I would have to say my favorite which actually is not on the menu and I have the pleasure to say I was the first to request is the "Mexican Crazy Breakfast Nachos." I already liked their crazy nachos and their crazy burrito so one early morning after a late night of drinking when I called in my order I asked "Martha" if it was possible to have the nachos and burrito combined, she clearly hesitated for a moment but after I elaborate further she simply said yes like a " Mexican Crazy Breakfast Nachos." I said yes! I must say it's the perfect combination of lunch and breakfast all freshly cooked to order, a hefty meal to satisfy a large appetite with an about $17 price tag...ask for Martha...she knows what's up!! read more

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Maria V.

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The staff is very friendly. We ordered quite a bit and it was fairly quick. The food was on point and the Aguas frescas are devious. Highly recommend. read more

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My got to spot for my breakfast burritos! I come so often the employees already recognize me every time I order. They're very attentive, serve delicious food and good portions. They also take phone orders and have a drive thru for you convenience :) read more

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Good and fast service !!! Always go with the asada fries and chile toreados !! They always give extra everything like salsa and ketchup !!! read more

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Kelly A.

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Amazing service!! Shoutout to negron The nacho asada fries are fire recommend to get the green sauce !!

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Russ M.

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Great food. I'm a big fan of the taquitos, burritos, and tacos. They also have amazing French fries.

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Always delivers each and every time, the food is always made to satisfy unlike many other locations that just care about volume of customers they receive leaving other locations food mostly tastless read more

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Glory R.

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Albert's Menu has just about anything you could want from a Mexican restaurant. They have a drive-thru, so you don't have to get out of your car while they definitely have more authentic choices than what you'd find at a Taco Bell or any major fast-food chain. Albert's crispy shell tacos are so delicious! The rice and refried beans are fresh and tasty, without being masked or overly saturated with extra seasoning. There's quite a selection of agua frescas. The agua fresca de pepino (cucumber) is so refreshing as well as thirst-quenching. Don't confuse Albert's with Alberto's because Albert's salsas are made from scratch. Albert's also has Chile Asados ready to serve for an extra 25¢ each. I can't wait for the next time I find myself in El Monte to order more food from Albert's! ¡Muy Sabroso! read more

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Andrea R.

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very rude they took Very long to take my order when I had asked "give me a min " after time they give attitude

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Cecilia M.

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I love Albert's Mexican food .! I always get the asada fries ! I wish the fries were chunkier. But still good ! Shout out to negroro I believe he said that was his name lol ! He was amazing and very funny and friendly ! read more

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favorite fast food place in the SGV. The best asada fries in the world and the horchata is gas

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Got carne asada, carnitas, and grilled chicken burritos. They're generous with the protein but all were real salty. Can't believe they're charging for the pickled veggies now and still charging for credit card use read more

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Omg. Delicious! They take care of you here. With the aluminum foil on the plate, salsas, roasted chili's, lemon slices, salad, radish, the works!!!! I got potato and chicken tacos. The pico de gallo *chef kiss* read more

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Noe M.

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Staff are friendly and polite. Got my food in minutes hard and ready to eat. Don't get me started on the super fries. Heawy and Edwin are a great do that gets things done in an orderly fashion. and can be started on the secret sauce that they have. It was so good that made my mouth water. I will recommend for you guys to give this place a try and ask for the super fries. read more

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More info about Albert’s Mexican Food

10829 Garvey Ave
El Monte, CA 91733
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(626) 416-5787
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Hours

What time does Albert’s Mexican Food open?

Albert’s Mexican Food opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Albert’s Mexican Food close?

Albert’s Mexican Food closes at 11:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.Albert’s Mexican Food is closed on Tuesday.Albert’s Mexican Food closes at 1:30 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.Albert’s Mexican Food closes at 11:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon, Wed-Thu 8:00 AM - 11:30 PMTue ClosedFri-Sat 8:00 AM - 1:30 AM (Next day)Sun 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Albert’s Mexican Food take credit cards?

Yes, Albert’s Mexican Food takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Albert’s Mexican Food have a drive thru?

Yes, Albert’s Mexican Food has a drive thru.

Does Albert’s Mexican Food serve alcohol?

Yes, Albert’s Mexican Food serves alcohol.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Albert’s Mexican Food have outdoor seating?

No, Albert’s Mexican Food does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Albert’s Mexican Food have parking?

Yes, Albert’s Mexican Food has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Albert’s Mexican Food have free WiFi?

Yes, Albert’s Mexican Food has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Our mission is simple: serve excellence and quality (since 1992). We are committed to deliver delicious and authentic Mexican Food and exceptional service, so every customer who's chooses Albert's Mexican Food leaves happy.

History

Established in 1992.

Serving excellence and quality since 1992

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